US Bridges

Main ST over Holly Drain

Poor

Shiawassee County, Michigan · In the Village of Vernon · Structure no. 000000000009893

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,209
2010 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Main ST over Holly Drain is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Main ST over Holly Drain in Shiawassee County, Michigan. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 years old, older than the Michigan average of 48.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 1,209 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,600 by 2020. The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesMain ST
CrossesHolly Drain
LocationIn the Village of Vernon
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.93911, -84.0363
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating84.7 US tons
Inventory rating50.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length36 ft (10.9 m)
Longest span33 ft (10 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,209 (2010)
Projected traffic1,600 by 2020
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Main ST over Holly Drain built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Main ST over Holly Drain in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does Main ST over Holly Drain carry?

About 1,209 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Main ST over Holly Drain?

The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Main ST over Holly Drain?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.